Our Brighton U21 vs Derby U21 Prediction: 4-1
Brighton U21 vs Derby U21 in the England Premier League 2 is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Friday September 19, 2025. A 4-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though over 2.5 goals could be a valuable alternative given both teams' scoring form.
This Brighton U21 vs Derby U21 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Brighton U21's Last Match – Sutton Utd vs Brighton U21
Determined to maintain their recent success, Brighton U21 must win following their 2-1 England National League Cup victory against Sutton Utd on September 16. In that match, Brighton U21 had 62% possession and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sutton Utd | 38% | 0 (5) | - | 58 |
Brighton U21 | 62% | 0 (4) | - | 40 |
Derby U21's Last Match – Sheff Utd U21 vs Derby U21
Derby U21 will look to get back on track following a 1-2 England U21 Premier League Cup loss against Sheff Utd U21 on September 12. In that match, Derby U21 controlled 54% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sheff Utd U21 | 46% | 0 (6) | - | 51 |
Derby U21 | 54% | 0 (4) | - | 46 |
Brighton U21 vs Derby U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Brighton U21 | Derby U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4 | Attacking Strength | 0.75 |
| 0.58 | Defence Strength | 1.51 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 0.2 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 0/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Brighton U21 are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Derby U21 average 1.1 scored and 2.3 conceded per game.



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